this just might start a riot, but...

skadoosh33

Well I think we all love our carbs. I was the same way, would eat whatever I wanted and exercised & played sports and stayed between 8-10% body fat. However, not everyone has that metabolism. Mine slowed down about 5 years ago and it is not work to keep it at 15% body fat. I have just adjusted to a strict diet to get back down to a lean body. Hopefully after my 16 week cut I will be able to eat better tasting foods again.

1shauna1

I'm Canadian and we put maple syrup on everything (haven't tried it on tortillas yet....... What's pirate's booty?

I'm in Canada too....I have seen Pirate's Booty here but now for the life of me I can't remember where!

raevynn

Oh...and did I mention-- eating this way did get me my current body? Just sayin' ...all the carb phobia is a bit unfounded.

Not to dis carbs - or you - but when I see that your ticker says you've lost a whoppin' 3 pounds of the 4 pounds that is your goal, I'm not horribly impressed.

and, truly, it isn't "carbs" that are the issue, it is what kind of carbs. White sugar, white flour, and white rice? none for me, thanks. I'll stick to yams, whole grains, and whole fruit/veggies.

rockerbabyy

Oh...and did I mention-- eating this way did get me my current body? Just sayin' ...all the carb phobia is a bit unfounded.

Not to dis carbs - or you - but when I see that your ticker says you've lost a whoppin' 3 pounds of the 4 pounds that is your goal, I'm not horribly impressed.

and, truly, it isn't "carbs" that are the issue, it is what kind of carbs. White sugar, white flour, and white rice? none for me, thanks. I'll stick to yams, whole grains, and whole fruit/veggies.

to be fair, she may have changed her goals.. i know i have. and there are plenty of people here that change it in 10 lb increments.
i eat white sugar, white flour and white rice and lose just fine

bethelcheryl

I tried lowering my carbs and it didn't work out well for me. I NEED my carbs I agree except Pirate Booty tastes like styrofoam.

love4fitnesslove4food_wechange

Oh...and did I mention-- eating this way did get me my current body? Just sayin' ...all the carb phobia is a bit unfounded.

Not to dis carbs - or you - but when I see that your ticker says you've lost a whoppin' 3 pounds of the 4 pounds that is your goal, I'm not horribly impressed.

and, truly, it isn't "carbs" that are the issue, it is what kind of carbs. White sugar, white flour, and white rice? none for me, thanks. I'll stick to yams, whole grains, and whole fruit/veggies.

wow--how RUDE. I don't think WEIGHT loss per se should be the testament anyhow...i think my bodyfat % is more impressive..not to toot my own horn. yuck--hate bad attitudes.

love4fitnesslove4food_wechange

Oh...and did I mention-- eating this way did get me my current body? Just sayin' ...all the carb phobia is a bit unfounded.

Not to dis carbs - or you - but when I see that your ticker says you've lost a whoppin' 3 pounds of the 4 pounds that is your goal, I'm not horribly impressed.

and, truly, it isn't "carbs" that are the issue, it is what kind of carbs. White sugar, white flour, and white rice? none for me, thanks. I'll stick to yams, whole grains, and whole fruit/veggies.

to be fair, she may have changed her goals.. i know i have. and there are plenty of people here that change it in 10 lb increments.
i eat white sugar, white flour and white rice and lose just fine

thanks for the support. some people are unbelievable.

callmeBAM

Oh...and did I mention-- eating this way did get me my current body? Just sayin' ...all the carb phobia is a bit unfounded.

There is more to health than what is in the mirror.

FACT: Carbohydrates drive insulin production that causes cardiovascular heart disease (CHD).
FACT: Carbohydrates, which turn to glucose, hype the metabolism and trigger the release of disease-causing hormones like insulin, cortisol and adrenaline.

Bikini27

Did Low Carb (aka, just veggie and other "fresh" carbs...)
I will never go back to that hell.


TEAM CARBS! :drinker:

tmoyer1209

Hear, hear!!! I love carbs too! As long as that's not all we eat, no prob!

amonkey794

Wouldn't dream of giving up oatmeal or limiting veggies . . . EVER!

badgerbadger1

Oh...and did I mention-- eating this way did get me my current body? Just sayin' ...all the carb phobia is a bit unfounded.

There is more to health than what is in the mirror.

FACT: Carbohydrates drive insulin production that causes cardiovascular heart disease (CHD).
FACT: Carbohydrates, which turn to glucose, hype the metabolism and trigger the release of disease-causing hormones like insulin, cortisol and adrenaline.

Neither of those things are facts. Try again.

In fact, the fact that you even think those are facts tells me your understanding of human physiology and pathophysiology is very poor. If you did you would never claim those things as facts.

qtiekiki

Oh...and did I mention-- eating this way did get me my current body? Just sayin' ...all the carb phobia is a bit unfounded.

Not to dis carbs - or you - but when I see that your ticker says you've lost a whoppin' 3 pounds of the 4 pounds that is your goal, I'm not horribly impressed.

and, truly, it isn't "carbs" that are the issue, it is what kind of carbs. White sugar, white flour, and white rice? none for me, thanks. I'll stick to yams, whole grains, and whole fruit/veggies.

Wow. Was that really necessary? I mean to dis the OP. She looks freaking awesome in her avatar. Yes, there are carbs that are better for you. That point can be made without dissing someone.

amonkey794

Oh...and did I mention-- eating this way did get me my current body? Just sayin' ...all the carb phobia is a bit unfounded.

There is more to health than what is in the mirror.

FACT: Carbohydrates drive insulin production that causes cardiovascular heart disease (CHD).
FACT: Carbohydrates, which turn to glucose, hype the metabolism and trigger the release of disease-causing hormones like insulin, cortisol and adrenaline.

FACT: oatmeal is proven to help cardiovascular health

Problem . . . ?

muffintopminx

I freakin' LOVE LOVE LOVE carbs with all my heart and soul.

However, they do not love me. I have to limit them to keep my blood sugar balanced.

love4fitnesslove4food_wechange

Reported post for deliberate trolling.

It's supposed to be a site that caters for all attempts to get healthy isn't it? Why belittle the choices of some?

the same reason others "belittle" people for EATING carbs. no difference except I'm not "belittiing" at all. posting a cartoon has become belittling? that's news to me i guess. my apologies.

iqnas

I LOVE carbs

ToughMudderAddict

You guys are making me hungry mmm... carbs They put a smile on my face indeed.

teener009

I was just talking about this with my husband (who used to bodybuild). He says while eating for competition he would eat 3000 calories a day, 10% fat, 24% protein, and 66% carbs.....Fat IS the problem!

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